Dates: Tuesdays, January 28 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm;
Fee: $115 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Learn the basic skills and techniques of woodblock carving and experience the rewarding feeling you get by peeling off a piece of paper printed with your original art!

Make multiple copies for greeting cards, gifts, fabric, and decor. Block printing is an ancient art with roots in many cultures that can provide inspiration. Block prints have a unique and artistic look. If you are not good at designing or drawing? Don’t worry! We have several design options for you. Use your creativity and curiosity to carve and print your own one-of-a-kind art! This class is for everybody, from complete beginners to experienced carvers and artists.

All supplies included.

Dates: Tuesdays. February 4 - 18 from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $150 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

Would you like to see how you would carve a 3-dimensional figure or object? Saman is just the person to show you how to go about it, from the different tools to use to what woods to choose for your project. In this class, a 3-dimensional whimsical animal will be carved. During the class, Saman will discuss and demonstrate sharpening and honing techniques to keep your tool edges razor-sharp.

Students will need to bring to class:

• Flex Cut Knife

• Slip Strop (optional)

• Thumb Guard for Carving (any brand)

• Carving glove